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The Shuttle

The Shuttle by Frances Hodgson Burnett
By: (1849-1924)

"The Shuttle" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a captivating story that follows the life of wealthy American heiress Rosalie Vanderpoel as she seeks to rescue her sister Bettina from an unhappy marriage in England. Rosalie's determination to uncover the truth about her sister's situation leads her on a journey filled with deception, manipulation, and ultimately, redemption.

Burnett's writing is rich with vivid descriptions of both the lavish lifestyle of the American elite and the stark contrast of life in rural England. The characters are well-developed and complex, each with their own motivations and secrets that drive the plot forward.

Despite the outdated language and societal norms depicted in the novel, "The Shuttle" remains a timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and the strength of familial bonds. Readers will find themselves rooting for Rosalie as she navigates the treacherous waters of high society and fights for justice for her beloved sister.

Overall, "The Shuttle" is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will leave readers contemplating the power dynamics at play in relationships and society as a whole. Burnett's skillful storytelling and engaging plot make this novel a must-read for fans of historical fiction and classic literature.

Book Description:
Rosalie Vanderpoel, the daughter of an American multimillionaire marries an impoverished English baronet and goes to live in England. She all but loses contact with her family in America. Years later her younger sister Bettina, beautiful, intelligent and extremely rich, goes to England to find what has happened to her sister. She finds Rosalie shabby and dispirited, cowed by her husband's ill treatment. Bettina sets about to rectify matters. She meets Lord Mount Dunstan, an impoverished earl, who lives nearby and they fall in love, but he cannot speak because it would look as if he were after her money...

This is a romance but it is also about the rejuvenating effects of Americans and American money on a somewhat decadent English aristocracy.


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Reviews (Rated: 5 Stars - 5 reviews)

Reviewer: - July 13, 2018
Subject: The Shuttle
Absolutely love this book! Great narration - great story - interesting to hear about the merging of British and American societyin early 1900s Plus melodrama enough for any age!
Reviewer: - July 13, 2018
Subject: The Shuttle
Absolutely love this book! Great narration - great story - interesting to hear about the merging of British and American societyin early 1900s Plus melodrama enough for any age!
Reviewer: - June 21, 2016
Subject: Review The Shuttle
Applause- standing ovation- simply one of the best books I have ever listened to. Known only as Tabithat - the narrator was splendid and did a marvelous job. I really did not want this book to end. Chapter by chapter she draws you in and you feel every piece of the story as she reads it to you. This is surely one of France's best works. I highly recommend it. :0)
Reviewer: - October 19, 2013
Subject: The Shuttle
The title of this book doesn't do it justice. The book is extraordinary, awesome. Beautifully read I felt like this reader was there in that time. I hated to see it end. A very awesome book.
Reviewer: - June 13, 2013
Subject: Unexpectedly spectacular!
What a marvelous book. Very suspenseful, melodramatic and thrilling. It was read beautifully, on top of all that. Thank you.


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